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1001 Santa Fe Avenue, Albany, CA 94706-2341
Summary
Marin Elementary is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 94th percentile among comparable California schools.
81.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
77.1% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 81.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 77.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 186/4,657 (96th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 333/4,657 (93rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 524 |
| Low-Income Students | 139 (26.5%) |
| English Learners | 65 (12.4%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Lottery |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 4.5 points from last year and rose 6.6 points over the full period. Math rose 10.4 points from last year and rose 5.3 points over the full period.
•Math +5.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 75.6% to 86.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 4% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.2-point reading income gap is about the same as the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
50.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 83.4% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 85% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 45% to 80%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 64.6% to 84.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 8% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.7-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
58.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 78.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Marin Elementary compare within the district?
Marin Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–5 schools in Albany City Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Marin Elementary rank in California?
Marin Elementary ranks No. 186 of 4,657 in reading and No. 333 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Marin Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 3 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 66.7% meet the reading standard and 64.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Marin Elementary compare with other schools in Albany?
Marin Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–5 schools in Albany with 2026 results.
Explore schools in AlbanyHow does Marin Elementary compare with other schools in Alameda County?
Marin Elementary is No. 13 in reading and No. 28 in math proficiency among the 165 K–5 schools in Alameda County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Alameda CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Marin ElementaryThis school | 77.1% | 81.3% |
| Cornell Elementary | 74.9% | 79.9% |
| Ocean View Elementary | 66.8% | 68.5% |
